Winter Conditions

Despite the frigid temperatures outside, your lawn is alive and well. There are several things to keep in mind to help keep your lawn beautiful for the coming spring during the winter. 

• Never walk on the lawn when the grass is frozen or frost is present. Water within the grass blade is frozen and stepping on it will snap the leaves, causing severe damage.

• Limit walking on the same areas over and over again. Grass cannot recover from traffic damage while not actively growing.

• Warm season grass such as Zoysia, Bermuda and Bent grass will go dormant and appear tan or brown in color, becoming green again once they start actively growing, typically in May.

• Keep leaves and other debris from gathering on the lawn and from covering the lawn.

• Avoid using salt as it causes severe damage and can even kill your lawn.

Following these simple tips from Weed Man Lawn Care Washington, D.C. will help prevent winter damage and a slower greening of your lawn in the spring.